Location

Rolla, Missouri

Session Dates

11 Jun 1999 - 17 Jun 1999

Keywords and Phrases

SPONCOM; Nitrogen inertization; Numerical Modelling; Filtration Flow

Abstract

The paper deals with a modelling of nitrogen distribution throughout gob so that the effect of inertization could be measured. The model takes into account flow transient character, methane liberation and different locations for nitrogen injection. Computer modelling, reflecting mathematical models is done by a specially created computer programme NITRO_ GOB, which allows dealing with different parameters of air leakage, of coal waste distribution as well as of gas picture in the gob before inertization. Effective evaluation of the most important parameters - injection place and nitrogen volume- on gob gas picture is illustrated under typical cross-section profiles of gas concentrations in gob depth and also under oxygen reduction in hazardous zones throughout gob surface. Thus the two aerodynamically linked parameters for object inertization control - place of injection and nitrogen amounts, can be studied. As a result of modeling, some changes in injection technology are suggested, leading to improvement of nitrogen distribution in SPONCOM hazard zones.

Department(s)

Mining Engineering

Meeting Name

8th U.S. Mine Ventilation Symposium

Publisher

University of Missouri--Rolla

Document Version

Final Version

Document Type

Article - Conference proceedings

File Type

text

Language

English

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Modelling of Gob Inertization with Nitrogen

Rolla, Missouri

The paper deals with a modelling of nitrogen distribution throughout gob so that the effect of inertization could be measured. The model takes into account flow transient character, methane liberation and different locations for nitrogen injection. Computer modelling, reflecting mathematical models is done by a specially created computer programme NITRO_ GOB, which allows dealing with different parameters of air leakage, of coal waste distribution as well as of gas picture in the gob before inertization. Effective evaluation of the most important parameters - injection place and nitrogen volume- on gob gas picture is illustrated under typical cross-section profiles of gas concentrations in gob depth and also under oxygen reduction in hazardous zones throughout gob surface. Thus the two aerodynamically linked parameters for object inertization control - place of injection and nitrogen amounts, can be studied. As a result of modeling, some changes in injection technology are suggested, leading to improvement of nitrogen distribution in SPONCOM hazard zones.